Deborah Compton Email & Phone Number

Asheville, Nc

Maintain records for the 25 counties served by our Western Regional Office including monthly state funding financial reports; clients served statistics; Board training and program support for Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Displaced Homemaker agencies in our region. Support agencies to help them be successful in the above areas of accountability and efficiency. Maintain a strict level of confidentiality. In addition to the above Western Region agencies, our office oversees the… Show more Maintain records for the 25 counties served by our Western Regional Office including monthly state funding financial reports; clients served statistics; Board training and program support for Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Displaced Homemaker agencies in our region. Support agencies to help them be successful in the above areas of accountability and efficiency. Maintain a strict level of confidentiality. In addition to the above Western Region agencies, our office oversees the Statewide Batterer Intervention Program. Maintain quarterly statistical reporting for these programs and prepare a final spreadsheet on this data. Assist the Western Regional Director of the NC Council for Women in all areas of office management including supply ordering and equipment maintenance. Show less

Petsmart, Asheville, Nc

Part-time position introducing the public to a brand new product within the pet food industry. Educated pet parents to the role of better nutrition for the over-all health and longevity of their dogs and cats. Persuaded customers to buy Blue Buffalo products by introducing them to the superior nutrition and product ingredients. Among the first four employees in the Asheville area to work for this new company. Maintained a positive relationship with the managers and employees of PetSmart in… Show more Part-time position introducing the public to a brand new product within the pet food industry. Educated pet parents to the role of better nutrition for the over-all health and longevity of their dogs and cats. Persuaded customers to buy Blue Buffalo products by introducing them to the superior nutrition and product ingredients. Among the first four employees in the Asheville area to work for this new company. Maintained a positive relationship with the managers and employees of PetSmart in Arden and in Asheville, NC on behalf of Blue Buffalo. Show less

Mars Hill, Nc

Managed the daily operations of this seasonal, semi-professional theatre company including publicity/marketing; creation of season brochure and playbill; oversee ticket sales and group sales; maintain contract agreements with the staff, professional actors and playwrights; maintain relations with Mars Hill University offices and staff in matters of building maintenance, housing, and personnel; wrote and managed annual grants from the State of NC and local opportunities; and supervised… Show more Managed the daily operations of this seasonal, semi-professional theatre company including publicity/marketing; creation of season brochure and playbill; oversee ticket sales and group sales; maintain contract agreements with the staff, professional actors and playwrights; maintain relations with Mars Hill University offices and staff in matters of building maintenance, housing, and personnel; wrote and managed annual grants from the State of NC and local opportunities; and supervised volunteers and college student interns. Show less

Downton Asheville, Nc

Creation and publication of library informational materials including "Welcome to Library Services," "Services of the Law Library," and a Planned Giving brochure; 14 sets of summer reading program materials for children; 2 souvenir calendars spotlighting the library's NC Collection of historic photographs and postcards; program fliers for all Main Library adult programs; genre bookmarks; the library's first website and 168 Friends of the Library newsletters. Planned and implemented adult… Show more Creation and publication of library informational materials including "Welcome to Library Services," "Services of the Law Library," and a Planned Giving brochure; 14 sets of summer reading program materials for children; 2 souvenir calendars spotlighting the library's NC Collection of historic photographs and postcards; program fliers for all Main Library adult programs; genre bookmarks; the library's first website and 168 Friends of the Library newsletters. Planned and implemented adult programming for the main libray including special events and book related series -- including an annual Film Series; the 120th Anniversary of Library Service in Buncombe County; the Chautauqua Series; Landscaping and Gardening Series; and numerous NC Humanities sponsored programs. Co-designed five holiday or community parade floats representating the Library. Special Recognition Events for library Legends including Mary Parker, Tony Lord, Nancy Niffin, and more... Media relations for public programs, for highlighting special library services and for innovations in library services including the computerization of library holdings, for the renovations/closing/reopening of Pack Library, the 120th Anniversary of Library Service in Buncombe County, and the annual system-wide Summer Reading Program. Show less

Harrisonburg, Va

Communication Arts Department, Theatre Department. Taught courses in Creative Drama, Theatre for Children, Stage Makeup, Introduction to Theatre and Basic Acting. In addition to the standard classroom the schedule, designed the costumes for one mainstage production per school year and directed the spring production for a children audience. During the month of May, this production toured elementary schools throughout the Shenandoah Valley. We increased the total number of performances by 40%.

Meadow Of Dan, Va

Seasonal employee for 3 years on the Blue Ridge Parkway assigned to the Mabry Mill sub-district. Performed visitor services, cultural history demonstrations and programming (evening programs) for visitors to one of the most heavily visited spots in the Park Service system. Cultural history demonstrations and programs were designed to educate visitors to the history of the Southern Appalachians using regional stories, puppet shows, and demonstrations of daily living -- basket weaving, quilting… Show more Seasonal employee for 3 years on the Blue Ridge Parkway assigned to the Mabry Mill sub-district. Performed visitor services, cultural history demonstrations and programming (evening programs) for visitors to one of the most heavily visited spots in the Park Service system. Cultural history demonstrations and programs were designed to educate visitors to the history of the Southern Appalachians using regional stories, puppet shows, and demonstrations of daily living -- basket weaving, quilting, fireplace cooking, gardening and tours of Mabry Mill showcasing the mill's place in this rural community. Our efforts were aimed at preservation of the Parkway -- its rich cultural and natural history. Assisted visitors with travel plans and fixing any difficulties during their stay. Volunteered for one season at Humpback Rocks Living History Farm as a part-time demontrator where I learned to slop a hog.Returning to this work during retirement is high on my bucket list! Show less

Mars Hill, Nc

Artist-in-Residence Program. Sponsored by the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (SART), Mars HIll College, Mars Hill, NC.Introduced creative drama, puppetry, and theatre for children to elementary schools and community organizations in Madison County. Directed plays with children and with adults. Produced one outdoor drama for Downtown Marshall. Created activities to promote the U.S. Bicentennial. Served on the costume crew for Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and designing two… Show more Artist-in-Residence Program. Sponsored by the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (SART), Mars HIll College, Mars Hill, NC.Introduced creative drama, puppetry, and theatre for children to elementary schools and community organizations in Madison County. Directed plays with children and with adults. Produced one outdoor drama for Downtown Marshall. Created activities to promote the U.S. Bicentennial. Served on the costume crew for Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and designing two productions for the theatre's 2nd summer season. Taught Creative Drama for the Classroom and Community in the Continuing Education Dept. for Mars Hill College Show less

M.F.A., Theatre, Communication Arts

Activities and Societies: Theatre Productions every Quarter. Specialized in costume design and children's theatre. Worked.

B.A., Drama, English, Speech

Activities and Societies: Theater Productions every semester which involving acting, building scenery, sewing or gathering costumes.

College Preparation

Activities and Societies: Beta Club; Vice-President and President of the F.H.A.; Drama Club; Editor of the 1970 edition of "S0UVENIRS".